What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Waverly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Welcome to Waverly Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, a long-term care facility located in Waverly, VA. We are dedicated to providing quality care to our residents and strive to create a positive work environment for our team members.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. As a Physical Therapist at Waverly Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments to patients, as ordered by their physicians.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting thorough physical therapy evaluations based on physician orders
- Documenting evaluation findings accurately and timely
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals, frequency, duration, and modalities
- Ensuring physician orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, re-certifications, and discharges
- Providing evidence-based physical therapy interventions to patients, modifying treatment plans as needed while adhering to precautions
- Documenting patient participation and progress on weekly progress notes accurately and timely
- Updating treatment plans as necessary
- Documenting patient discharge summaries and in-service forms as required
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- A graduate degree from an accredited university with a Bachelor of Science, Doctorate, Master of Arts, or Master of Science in Physical Therapy recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- A current license and/or registration in the state where the facility is located (as applicable)
Benefits
We offer a very competitive wages and benefits package, flexible scheduling, paid time off, 401(k) matching, company discounts, and perks and activities. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply now!
